Bid guide
How to bid on active vehicle barriers for the Army at Osan Air Base
What the Army plans to buy
The Department of the Army anticipates soliciting a contractor to purchase, install, and integrate active vehicle barriers and associated access-control systems at the Morin and Main Gates at Osan Air Base in South Korea.
The work includes removing and disposing of existing barriers, site, foundation, civil, and electrical work, equipment installation, wiring and power integration, and control-system integration across gate facilities. The PWS is identified as the source for the specific technical, execution, and commissioning requirements.
Key date and deadline
Amendment 0003 extends the closing date to November 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Korea time (KST). The listing also gives a deadline of November 3, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. ET; check the current solicitation and amendments to confirm the applicable deadline and time zone.
Plan to submit before the confirmed closing time. The listing identifies this as a pre-solicitation, so review the opportunity documents for the solicitation and submission instructions before preparing a final response.
Who this opportunity may suit
This equipment opportunity may suit firms with experience supplying and installing active vehicle barriers and access-control systems, especially those able to handle related site, electrical, wiring, and controls integration work.
The described work spans multiple gate facilities and includes PLC reprogramming and system integration. Consider whether your firm can cover the full range of work or needs qualified partners.
How to access the opportunity
Click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to open the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids are accessible without one. Review the available documents, including the PWS, and follow the submission steps stated in the solicitation.
Prepare a focused response
Use the PWS and solicitation documents to map every requirement to a clear response. Pay particular attention to the described removal, site work, equipment installation, electrical integration, PLC programming, and commissioning requirements.
Explain how your team will coordinate work across the gates and related facilities, verify system integration, and address the stated need for operation during normal conditions and power loss. Check amendments for changes, confirm the closing time, and allow time to complete all required submission steps.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.